Shopping again!

Who knew this could be SO fun! Shauna, Kelly, Jenna and I went to the North Bend Mall on Sunday. Carter's is my new favorite place! They had such great clearance sales, we couldn't resist. Since we don't know the baby's sex, we bought pink AND blue! We also went to Motherhood Maternity, where we had Shauna try on clothes with the padded belly on. I wish I would have had my camera!
When I was pregnant with Matthew, my mom took me to Frederick and Nelson's and bought me several outfits, so now it was my turn to carry on the tradition. That would make a good scrapbook page. The new thing now is the bellyband. We got one of those in white. I wish they would have had those when I was pregnant. She also found two pairs of pants for her new job, a cute pair of capris for summer and one top. It's a start.
Kelly had fun buying cute little pink outfits for her niece Emma, who will be one in June. And Jenna enjoyed getting new clothes for summer. It was a great girls day out!

Worry

As soon as I became a mom, I learned the meaning of worry. And you never stop worrying about your children, no matter how old they get. Now there is the little bean to worry about too. He or she had its first trip to the ER last night. I am sure it won't be the last one.
But I know that God is always in control and I can turn the worries over to Him. It is not easy, but I keep on working at it, and I am getting better. I know God is holding that tiny babe in the palm of His hand, and He always will. Jesus said, "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?" (Mtt 6:27) and "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own" (Mtt 6:34)
It's that "what if" thinking that gets me in trouble. As soon as I hear that phrase in my head, I just have to remind myself to stop. God can handle it. Let go and Let God. I'm learning.....slowly, but still making progress.

Easter Blessings

It is Easter Morning and there is so much to celebrate! I feel SO blessed. First, I am filled with gratitude to my Father in Heaven for the greatest gift of love that the world has ever known. Hallelujah, He is Risen today! Can't get that song out of my head, but that's okay cause I love it.
It would take me all day to list my blessings, but one of the greatest is having my husband love the Lord and celebrate today with me. And we also get to celebrate our grandchild! I made an Easter basket for our little bean, the first of many, I am sure.
And almost all my kids are coming for brunch (we will miss you Meggie Moo!) Our family is healthy for the mostpart and happy, so I feel that I couldn't ask for more. My heart is overflowing with love and joy. Thank you Lord!
And tonight we will attend the worship service at church with so many wonderful people that God has placed in our lives. I hope that our song and praise will bless God's heart. Blessed be the name of the Lord!